2018 Bénédicte et Stéphane Tissot Arbois Amphore Savagnin

This wine is produced from 100% Savagnin grapes, grown according to biodynamic principles. What sets this wine apart is the use of amphorae (large clay vessels) for fermentation and maturation. This method, which does not add extra sulphur, allows for a pure expression of the grape and the terroir.
The 2018 Arbois Amphore Savagnin is known for its complex and distinctive flavor profile with aromas of candied orange peel, bay leaf, dried yellow plums, roasted apricots and quince. On the palate
a lively acidity, which makes for a balanced and captivating taste experience.​ Delicious with white meat, organ meats such as sweetbreads, curries and strong cheeses. Do not serve too cold to allow the complex aromas to fully come into their own.

About Benedicte and Stephan Tissot

Tissot is a common family name in the wine-growing region of the French Jura. Benedicte and Stephan Tissot are perhaps the most renowned winemakers with the name. Stéphane Tissot, along with his wife Bénédicte, have built a reputation for producing some of the most expressive and terroir-driven wines of the region. The winery was founded by the Tissot family, with Stéphane taking over in the 1990s. Under his leadership, the winery has made significant strides in both quality and innovation.... Read more under the Tab Winery

About Arbois

The Arbois region proves to be a true all-rounder, mastering the art of producing a variety of wine styles. Although the region is known as one of the first French appellations to be granted AOC status, it has managed to retain its wine-making tradition. Arbois is located in eastern France, in the Côtes du Jura region (a Jura appellation), where it produces a range of wine styles. Situated on the border with Switzerland, the area produces distinctive red wines, while also focusing on whites, sparkling wines, rosés and even syrup wines. Spread across the hills surrounding the town, Arbois encompasses over 13 communes, with a solid reputation in wine-growing............... Read more under the Appellation link